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Taking the train from Purfleet to Tilbury in 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Purfleet to Tilbury? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 13 minutes to travel the 5 miles (9 km) from Purfleet to Tilbury by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with c2c for all or at least part of your journey to Tilbury.
Book train tickets from Purfleet to Tilbury in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Tilbury by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Purfleet to Tilbury
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Purfleet to Tilbury is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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